easy oven roasted brussel sprouts (yes the salt on my nose is a paid actor)

Recipe:

Ingredients

* 20-24 oz fresh Brussels sprouts, cleaned, trimmed, and halved

* 3 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for higher crisp)

* ½ tbsp kosher salt

* 1 tsp ground black pepper

* 2 tsp garlic powder

* 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, but adds warmth + color)

* Fresh thyme

* 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (optional, for light caramelization)

* Flaky salt (for finishing)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. TIP Place a large foil lined sheet pan inside while it preheats, a hot pan helps start the crisping immediately.

2. Season:

* In a large bowl, toss sprouts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

* If using maple syrup or honey, drizzle and toss again just to lightly coat.


3. Roast:

* Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and spread sprouts cut side down in a single layer (don’t crowd). 


* Roast for 25–30 minutes


4. Finish:

* When deeply golden and crisp, toss with a sprinkle of flaky salt right away.